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ozone

noun \ˈō-ˌzōn\

: a form of oxygen that is found in a layer high in the earth's atmosphere

: fresh healthy air especially near the sea

Full Definition of OZONE

1
:  a triatomic very reactive form of oxygen that is a bluish irritating gas of pungent odor, that is a major air pollutant in the lower atmosphere but a beneficial component of the upper atmosphere, and that is used for oxidizing, bleaching, disinfecting, and deodorizing
2
:  pure and refreshing air <relished the ozone of morning>
ozo·nic \ō-ˈzō-nik, -ˈzä-\ adjective
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Origin of OZONE

German Ozon, from Greek ozōn, present participle of ozein to smell — more at odor
First Known Use: circa 1840

Other Climate/Meteorology Terms

monsoon, occlusion, rime, squall, zephyr

Rhymes with OZONE

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OZONE Defined for Kids

ozone

noun \ˈō-ˌzōn\

Definition of OZONE for Kids

:  a faintly blue form of oxygen that is present in the air in small quantities
Medical Dictionary

ozone

noun \ˈō-ˌzōn\

Medical Definition of OZONE

:  a triatomic very reactive form of oxygen that is a bluish irritating gas of pungent odor, that is formed naturally in the atmosphere by a photochemical reaction and is a major air pollutant in the lower atmosphere but a beneficial component of the upper atmosphere, and that is used for oxidizing, bleaching, disinfecting, and deodorizing
ozo·nic \ō-ˈzō-nik, -ˈzän-ik\ adjective

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